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genome map, a graphic representation of the locations of genes in a genome. The human genome map, completed in 1996, locates 5264 markers for genes and has led to the discovery of 223 genes linked to more than 200 diseases. The mouse genome map locates 7377 markers on 20 chromosomes. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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There are more than 250 genetic diseases that afflict cats, and the genome map may lead to prevention and treatment of diseases such as feline leukemia. Gene Myers, the Celera computer scientist who actually assembled the genome map, says: In the past decade, two major breakthroughs have revolutionized the technique of mouse genetic mapping and paved the way for generation of high-resolution whole genome maps. |
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